Becoming Rich with Daily Scavenging APP-Chapter 390: We Make Civilian Products Too

"So, you’re saying that China Shipbuilding Heavy Industry is here to see if they can snatch the order from the Germans?"

"You could say that." Manager Xu, speaking to the well-informed Chen Yiyang, didn’t hide anything and directly nodded, "With a neighboring country looking to upgrade their equipment, of course, we hope to secure the order."

Though China Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has a military background, it’s ultimately a corporation.

If foreign military forces purchase their equipment, they can naturally offset R&D costs and earn more profit.

"If I can disrupt the submarine order between Thailand and Germany, how confident are you in securing Thailand’s submarine order?" Chen Yiyang asked.

"Absolutely confident." Manager Xu confidently replied, "Given the Thai military’s budget, if they don’t buy decommissioned submarines, our company’s submarines offer the best value for the price."

Indeed, Thailand has a need to update their military equipment, but their investment in submarines is limited.

If they don’t buy Germany’s decommissioned submarines, the other options are even fewer.

There aren’t many countries in the world capable of manufacturing export-grade military submarines, and aside from Huaxia, the most affordable are South Korea’s submarines.

However, the cost of six decommissioned submarines would only buy less than two South Korean submarines.

Of course, even if they could buy six, Thailand might not necessarily choose to do so.

Small countries purchase military equipment to pledge allegiance and hope for some protection. Who in their right mind would buy South Korean submarines?

Could they really rely on South Korean idol groups to fight in a war if there’s trouble?

"My business has encountered a bit of a hiccup recently."

Chen Yiyang shifted the topic, suddenly bringing up the issue of the Rayong Manufacturing Plant.

"We typically don’t get involved in foreign economic disputes." Manager Xu understood that Chen Yiyang was setting conditions but felt somewhat constrained.

"It’s not a foreign dispute." Chen Yiyang directly explained why he was currently unable to secure the Rayong Manufacturing Plant.

"As long as Longcheng backs off, I’m the sole buyer for the Rayong Manufacturing Plant. Tengxu has already settled the military relations for me; as long as General Motors is willing to sell, the local Thai authorities will agree."

"I see." After listening, Manager Xu adjusted his glasses and said, "Hold on, let me make a call."

Half an hour later.

Manager Xu came back looking for Chen Yiyang.

"As long as you can ensure that the deal between Thailand and Germany falls through, I can help you handle Longcheng."

"Alright." Manager Xu was considered half an insider, so Chen Yiyang wasn’t worried about being tricked.

So, he directly mentioned the issue with Schaefer.

"I happen to know of him; I didn’t expect he’d be sabotaged by his fellow countrymen this time."

After hearing Chen Yiyang explain the situation, Manager Xu felt completely relaxed.

The news that Germany’s six submarines were decommissioned six years early to sell to Thailand is too crucial.

Currently, the divisions in German politics are deep. Once this news is leaked, it will inevitably spark a new round of conflict. Even if Germany wants to continue signing the contract, Thailand will worry about whether Germany can deliver on time.

Ordinary commercial companies find it incredibly difficult to litigate cross-border cases, let alone cross-national collaborations, which can be nightmarish to find the right jurisdiction, and even if they win, it would take at least five or six years, if not seven or eight.

By then, the opportunity would have withered like old vegetables left out too long.

If Germany’s internal conflicts cause the submarines, which were expected to be delivered immediately after payment, to be delayed for six years until they’re fully decommissioned,

Thailand would suffer significant losses.

So, if this information were leaked to a reliable major media outlet, Thailand’s withdrawal would be inevitable.

"By the way, how did you get to know Schaefer?" Manager Xu asked, somewhat curious.

"As far as I know, he primarily deals in arms trades."

"I have some civilian product dealings with him." Chen Yiyang replied with a slight smile.

"The procedures are all in order, right?"

"No issues, everything has been properly reported to customs for export."

Manager Xu was shrewd as well.

They knew that quite a few domestic companies sold goods abroad under the guise of civilian products.

It’s just that other businesses might get away with it, but a legitimate company like theirs couldn’t engage in such practices.

"We could stay in contact more in the future." Manager Xu coughed a couple of times, "In fact, we at China Shipbuilding Heavy Industry also have some civilian products that can be exported, but we need a distributor."

After discussing the details with Manager Xu, he thought for a moment and then said again to Chen Yiyang, "That Schaefer, actually, he has quite an extensive network, so he probably knows some media outlets in Germany."

"Are you suggesting Schaefer approach the media himself?"

"If he can make a move, it will definitely save a lot of trouble." Manager Xu said, "This way, we can keep our distance from the matter. China Shipbuilding can reimburse some of his initial costs.

Of course, if he’s ultimately unwilling, that’s okay too. We’ll find a media outlet to expose the information ourselves."

Chen Yiyang understood that Manager Xu wanted to pay for a good reputation.

If China Shipbuilding could be distanced from the issue, spending some money wouldn’t be a big deal.

"Alright, I’ll take care of it." Chen Yiyang nodded immediately.

"As for Longcheng, I’ll get it sorted for you within the next few days." Manager Xu also extended his promise.

After leaving Manager Xu’s place, Chen Yiyang returned to the hotel and found Schaefer still in his room.

"Why didn’t you go out?" Chen Yiyang asked, curious.

"I originally called a couple of girls to the hotel for some fun. But they haven’t arrived yet, and I lost the mood."

Schaefer lit a cigarette and offered one to Chen Yiyang.

Chen Yiyang took it but didn’t dare to smoke, setting it aside instead.

In Thailand, that’s legal, but who knows if the cigarette’s laced with anything? Better to be cautious.

"If I offered to reimburse your initial expenses, would you do me a favor?"

"What favor?" Schaefer looked up at Chen Yiyang.

"Leak the information about the six submarines meant for Thailand that they’re planning to retire early to the German media."

Schaefer, being a smart one, 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

understood the nuances immediately.

"No, no, no." For a moment, he seemed to come alive again.

He said to Chen Yiyang, "Besides covering my initial expenses, you’ll have to give me a commission. I can’t be helping out for free, can I?"

"You’re something else." Chen Yiyang chuckled, surprised.

Schaefer’s reaction truly caught him off guard.

"Don’t lecture me." Schaefer made it clear, "We Germans don’t have a strong national identity now. Being German is just where I was born. But you’ve got to let me earn a bit."